Crimson Desert has achieved significant success, surpassing 4 million units sold globally within just 12 days of its launch. Notably, it has been revealed that only 0.7% of Steam players have reached the game's ending.

Steam allows users to view achievement completion rates. For Crimson Desert, 75.8% of all players have completed Chapter 1 of the main quest to become a 'Novice Adventurer.' This figure drops to 8.3% by Chapter 7, and only 0.7% of users have reached the 'Narrative Finisher' achievement, which is awarded upon completing the main quest.

Crimson Desert holds a 'Very Positive' (82%) rating on Steam from over 71,000 reviews. Many players who have spent significant time in the game are focusing on open-world exploration, combat, and gear farming rather than the main quest, and they are providing positive feedback. This indicates that players are satisfied spending their time experiencing various content at their own pace, putting the main quest on hold.

Another achievement with a high completion rate is 'Perfect Camper' at 49.6%. This is achieved by activating the 'Wolf Hill Camp' during Chapter 3. This location serves as a base for the protagonist, Cliff, and his mercenary group, where players can dispatch companions on missions and secure crafting materials.